23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Tranquility in a blue Marrakesh courtyard

While wandering in the Marrakesh medina, I came across this quiet courtyard near the Bahia Palace. I was intrigued by the coordinated blue colors on the shutters, bench, door frame, tiles and even the wall. I made this image to capture the magic of these colors.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Marrakesh, Morocco
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Copyright: © Mark Schleisner